EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy, Management Information Systems, Minor: Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1995.
- Dissertation Research: Software design/development and facilitation methods to support group data modeling in business process reengineering activities.
- Master of Accountancy, Information Systems Consulting, Minor: Statistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 1989.
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 1985.
ACADEMIC RANK
- Professor, 2013, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
- Associate Professor, 2007, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
- Senior Research Scientist, 1999, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Research Scientist, 1996, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Research Associate, 1992, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Teaching Associate, 1990, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1989, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
Dean, Faculty of Math & Computing, 2018 – 2022, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Dean, College of Business, Computing and Government, 2014 – 2018, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Member, Performance Review Committee, 2012 – 2014 / 2022 – present, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Department Chair, 2008 – 2012, Computer and Information Sciences Department, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Member, University Information Technology Council, 2010 – 2012, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Faculty Coordinator for SAP University Alliances Program, January 2009 – present, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Information Systems Program Lead, 2008, Computer and Information Sciences Department, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, 2008, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies Committee, 2008, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Chair, CIS Department Scholarship Committee, 2007 – 2012, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Chair, CIS Department Assessment Committee, 2007 – 2009, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI.
Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committee, 1997 – 2005, served as a member of the doctoral dissertation committees for the following students at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ:
- Nicholas Charles Romano Jr. - Dissertation Title: A Web-Based System for Collaboration. Defended in June 1998.
- Ann Marie Hickey - Dissertation Title: Integrated Scenario and Process Modeling Support for Collaborative Requirements Elicitation. Defended in April 1999.
- Conan Carl Albrecht - Dissertation Title: A Programming Framework Supporting the Rapid Application Development of Highly-Interactive Collaborative Applications. Defended in October 2000.
- William John Kruse - Dissertation Title: Utilizing Collaborative Technologies to Create Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Improving Situational Awareness to Impact the Decision Cycle in the U.S. Navy. Defended in July 2001.
- Paul Benjamin Lowry - Dissertation Title: Improving Distributive Collaborative Writing over the Internet Using Enhanced Processes, Proximity Choices, and a Java-based Collaborative Writing Tool. Defended in April 2002.
- Douglas Paul Twitchell - Dissertation Title: Automated Analysis Techniques for Online Conversations with Application in Deception Detection. Defended in April 2005.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor, Computer and Information Sciences Department, Brigham Young University−Hawaii, Laie, HI 2013 – present.
- Director, SAP Academic Program, 2009 - present.
- SAP University Alliances Faculty Coordinator, 2009 - present.
- Member of Performance Review Committee, 2012 – 2014 / 2022 - present.
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences Department, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI 2007 - 2013.
- Developed course content, prepared and presented lectures, and wrote exams and assignments.
- Department Chair, 2008-2012.
- Information Systems Program Chair, 2008.
- Department Scholarship Committee Chair, 2007-2012.
- Department Assessment Chair, 2007-2009.
Associate Director, Center for the Management of Information (CMI), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1999 - 2007
- Responsible for operating a multi-million-dollar research center with 20 - 50 employees.
- Managed all financial aspects of the center including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, creating and maintaining annual budgets, and preparing funding forecasts.
- Presented research results to sponsors and at academic conferences.
- Managed research and software development teams.
- Worked with subject matter experts to document systems requirements.
- Worked with systems developers to implement systems requirements into prototype systems.
- Developed test plans and coordinated testing of all software developed.
- Set up and maintained department network and information systems: MS Server 2003, MS Exchange Server, Linux.
- 10 MS Server 2003 servers, one Exchange Server.
- 150 MS Windows Workstations (Windows 2000 and XP Professional).
- Researched and developed technical advances in collaborative technology.
- Provided support for the collaborative decision facilities on campus including facilitation for software requirements, process improvement projects, strategic planning, and executive decision sessions.
- Managed research teams in writing proposals for external funding.
- Managed all human resources issues for the center: faculty, staff, and student employees.
- Supervised front office staff.
- Provided academic support to masters and doctoral students.
Consultant - Finance & Information Systems, Net Marketing Alliance, American Fork, UT 2007:
- Supervised accounting and information systems personnel for multi-million-dollar company.
- Prepared budgets and financial forecasts.
- Developed accounting and information systems controls and policies.
- Served as a member of the Executive Council.
Consultant - Sarbanes-Oxley Auditing, Summit Assurance LLC, Tucson, AZ 2006:
- Provided Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX), internal control documentation and compliance testing, and internal auditing for miscellaneous customers.
- Supervised audit work of other consultants on SOX team.
Consultant / Facilitator / Research Scientist, Center for the Management of Information, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1996 - 1999:
- IS consultant to the Department of Defense Environmental Security Corporate Information Management (DESCIM) Program Management Office.
- Responsible for requirements elicitation/documentation, facilitation, project management, and strategic planning in support of various software development efforts.
- Project coordinator for Depot Operations Modeling Environment (DOME) research contract, a six million dollar/ five-year project with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory.
- Coordinated all project efforts for three separate research teams.
Director, Quality Assurance. GroupSystems Corporation, Tucson, AZ 2002 - 2006:
- Managed quality assurance team in testing new software products and maintenance releases.
Management Consultant. GroupSystems (Ventana) Corporation, Tucson, AZ 1995 - 1996:
- Project Manager for activity-based costing/management (ABC / M) consulting engagement for the United States Army, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
- Facilitated multiple ABC / M data collection sessions using electronic meeting systems.
- Supervised and participated in documenting the results of each session.
- Provided training in activity-based costing/management methodologies and the use of electronic meeting systems software to support the ABC / M effort.
- Member of the design/development team for GroupSystems Activity Modeler.
- Developed training materials and taught courses on GroupSystems Activity Modeler.
Research / Teaching Associate, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1990 – 1995:
- Developed course content, prepared and presented lectures, and wrote exams and assignments.
- Provided software training and support for course projects, and supervised students’ projects with various outside organizations.
- Designed and developed software to support groups performing Business Process Improvement (BPI), including collaborative activity modeling and data modeling software.
- Worked with military agencies to model and refine their business processes and data models.
- Traveled to various government agencies to collect data and provide consulting services.
Process Improvement Analyst. Venture Stores, St. Louis, MO 1986 – 1988:
- Created and analyzed numerous process improvement projects for a billion-dollar retail company.
- Researched and prepared for the implementation of over three and a half million dollars in process improvement projects.
- Organized and coordinated a special six-month asset management project.
- Reduced total book assets by $20 million and reduced annual interest expense owed to Venture’s parent corporation by two million dollars.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Computer and Information Sciences Program, Laie, HI.
Spring 2024
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology
CIS 470: Ethics of Computing
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems
Winter 2024
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology (2 sections)
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2023
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology (2 sections)
CIS 470: Ethics of Computing
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Spring 2023
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology
CIS 470: Ethics of Computing
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems
Winter 2023
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology (2 sections)
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2022
CIS 200: Introduction to Information Systems & Technology (2 sections)
CIS 470: Ethics of Computing
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Spring 2022
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2022
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2021
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Spring 2021
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2021
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2020
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Spring 2020
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2020
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2019
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Spring 2019
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2019
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2018
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Spring 2018
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2018
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2017
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Spring 2017
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2017
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2016
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Spring 2016
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2016
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2015
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Summer 2015
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
Winter 2015
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2014
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Summer 2014
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems (5 students)
Winter 2014
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems (2 sections)
Fall 2013
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Summer 2013
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems (2 sections)
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems
Winter 2013
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems (2 sections)
Fall 2012
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Summer 2012
IS 440: Advanced Topics in SAP Systems
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems
Winter 2012
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2011
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems (2 sections)
Summer 2011
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems
Winter 2011
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
IS 435: Advanced Concepts in ERP Systems
Fall 2010
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Spring 2010
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems
Winter 2010
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Fall 2009
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IS 430: Introduction to ERP Systems
Spring 2009
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 450: Advanced Database Management Systems
Winter 2009
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
IS 350: Database Management Systems
IT 426: Computer Network Services
Fall 2008
CIS 100: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology (2 sections)
IS 350: Database Management Systems
Spring 2008
IS 330: Management Information Systems
Winter 2008
IS 330: Management Information Systems (2 sections)
IS 350: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Fall 2007
IS 330: Management Information Systems (2 sections)
IS 350: Database Management Systems
University of Arizona, Management Information Systems Department, Tucson, AZ
Teaching Award - Received the University of Arizona Foundation Award for Meritorious Performance in Teaching. Recipient for the Eller College of Business and Public Administration, 1993.
Summer 1993
MIS 331: Database Management Systems
Acct 461: Accounting Information Systems
Spring 1993
MIS 331: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Fall 1992
MIS 331: Database Management Systems
MIS 441: Design and Implementation of Information Systems
Summer 1992
MIS 331: Database Management Systems
Spring 1992
MIS 331: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Fall 1991
MIS 331: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Summer 1991
MIS 331: Database Management Systems
Spring 1991
MIS 331: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Fall 1990
MIS 331: Database Management Systems (2 sections)
Summer 1990
MIS 307: Computer Architecture and Telecommunications
Brigham Young University, School of Accountancy, Provo, UT
Fall 1989
Acct 201: Principles of Accounting (250 students)
RESEARCH
Research Interests
Group elicitation of information systems requirements, database design, and implementation, business process reengineering, collaborative strategic planning, systems analysis and design, designing and deploying collaborative software applications, activity-based costing/management, functional activity modeling, and process modeling.
Refereed Journal Publications
- Lowry, P.; Albrecht, C.; Nunamaker, J.; and Lee, J. “Evolutionary development and research on Internet-based Collaborative Writing tools and processes to enhance eWriting in an eGovernment setting,” Decision Support Systems, 34(3), 2003, pp 229-252.
- Pendergast, M.; Aytes, K.; and Lee, J. “Supporting the Group Creation of Formal and Informal Graphics During Business Process Modeling,” Interacting with Computers, April 1999, vol. 11, no. 4, p. 355-73.
- Dean, D.; Lee, J.; Pendergast, M.; Hickey, A.; and Nunamaker, J. “Enabling the Effective Involvement of Multiple Users: Methods and Tools for Collaborative Software Engineering,” Journal of Management Information Systems, Winter 1997-98, pp 179-222.
- Lee, J.; Dean, D.; and Vogel, D. “Tools and Methods for Group Data Modeling: A Key Enabler of Enterprise Modeling,” ACM SIG GROUP Bulletin Special Issue on Enterprise Modeling, August 1997.
- Dean, D.; Lee, J.; Orwig, R.; and Vogel, D. “Technological Support for Group Process Modeling,” Journal of Management Information Systems, Winter 1994-95, pp 43-63.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
- Lowry, P.; Albrecht, C.; Lee, J.; and Nunamaker, J. “User Experiences in Collaborative Writing using Collaboratus: an Interactive Collaborative Work,” Proceedings of the 35th Annual HICSS, January 2002.
- Lee, J.; Albrecht, C.; and Nunamaker, J. “Experiences with Collaborative Applications that Support Distributed Modeling,” Proceedings of the 34th Annual HICSS, January 2001.
- Albrecht, C.; and Lee, J. “Experiences with Collaborative Applications that Support Primary Team Processes within the Organization,” Proceedings of the Software Technology Conference 2000, Salt Lake City, May 2000.
- Lee, J.; Hickey, A.; Zhang, D.; Santanen, E.; and Zhou, L. “ColD SPA: A Tool For Collaborative Process Model Development,” Proceedings of the 33rd Annual HICSS, January 2000.
- Lee, J.; Sarjoughian, H.; Simcox, F.; Vahie, S.; and Zeigler, B. “A Group-based Approach for Distributed Model Construction,” Proceedings of the 31st Annual HICSS, January 1998.
- de Vreede, G; Dean, D.; Lee, J.; Vogel, D; and Orwig, R “Collaborative Design of Organizational Systems,” Association for Information Systems Americas Conference on Information Systems, Indianapolis, August 1997.
- Sarjoughian, H.; Vahie, S.; and Lee, J. “Group-Enabled DEVS Model Construction Methodology for Distributed Organizations,” Proceedings of AeroSense ‘97, SPIE Publications, April 1997.
- Dean, D.; Lee, J.; and Nunamaker, J. “Group Tools and Methods to Support Data Model Development, Standardization, and Review,” Proceedings of the 30th Annual HICSS, January 1997.
- Pendergast, M.; Dean, D.; Lee, J.; Nevstujev, B.; and Katic, N. “Current Advances in Group-Supported Business Process Reengineering,” Proceedings of the 29th Annual HICSS, January 1996, pp. 451-460.
- Dean, D.; Orwig, R.; Lee, J.; Vogel, D. “Modeling with a Group Modeling Tool: Group Support, Model Quality, and Validation,” Proceedings of the 27th Annual HICSS, January 1994.
- Vogel, D.; Dean, D.; Orwig, R.; Lee, J.; and Arthur, C. “Re-engineering with Enterprise Analyzer,” Proceedings of the 26th Annual HICSS, January 1993, pp 127-136.
Seminars, Tutorials and Invited Presentations
- Lee, J. “Computer Science & Information Technology Curriculum,” SAP Academic Meeting, February 2013, Milwaukee, WI.
- Lee, J. “Getting Started with University Alliances,” SAP Academic Meeting, March 2012, San Antonio, TX.
- Lee, J. “Getting Started with University Alliances and Growing Your Program,” SAP Academic Meeting, March 2011, Monterey, CA.
- Lee, J. “Federal Funding Sources,” National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center Annual Meeting, January 2003.
- Lee, J. “Distributed Collaboration,” National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center Annual Meeting, January 2002.
- Collaborative Tools, Processes & Methods to Support Software Engineering Tutorial. January 3, 2001. J.F. Nunamaker, Jr., J.D. Lee and D. L. Dean. 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
- Distributed Collaboration: Tools & Methods To Support Software Engineering Tutorial. January 4, 2000. J.D. Lee, D. L. Dean, A.M. Hickey, and J.F. Nunamaker, Jr. 33rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
- Collaborative Software Engineering Methodology Tutorial. January 1999. J.D. Lee, D.L. Dean, A.M. Hickey. 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
- The Collaborative Software Engineering Methodology (CSEM) Tutorial. One-day course taught to various government organizations. Various dates.
- EMS-IDEF0 Facilitation Training Seminar. Three-day course taught for GroupSystems (Ventana) Corporation to EMS facilitators. Various dates.
Research Grant Activities
- Assisted in writing multiple grant proposals that were funded by various agencies within the US Department of Defense with a total value in excess of $45 million.
- Conducted research, facilitated meetings, consulted with government agencies, and prepared reports as part of these research contracts.
Technical Reports
- Activity-Based Costing with Electronic Meeting Systems, with D. Dean.
- The Depot Operations Modeling Environment of the United States Air Force, several co-authors.
- Distributed Scenario Tool and Methodology, with A. Hickey.
- Group-Enabled Scenario Elicitation for Information Systems Development, with A. Hickey.
- Efficient Methods and Tool Support for IDEF1x Data Modeling.
- Graphical User Interfaces for Groups, with K. Aytes.
- Electronic Meeting Systems Supported IDEF0 Modeling, with D. Dean and R. Orwig.
- Electronic Meeting Systems Performance Measures, with D. Dean.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
- SAP TS410 Certification: Integrated Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA, 2018 & 2022.
- SAP TERP10 Certification: SAP ERP Integration of Business Processes, 2011.
- SAP Modules: FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, IM, WM, HCM, EAM, PS.
- Software: SAP Lumira, SAP Dashboards, SAP Crystal Reports, SAP ECC 6.07, SAP S/4HANA, ERPsim, Tableau.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- LDS Liaison for the Catalina Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 2006 - 2007.
- Member of the Board of Directors for Arizona’s Children Association, 1996 - 1999.
- Member of the Tucson Interfaith Community Food Drive Committee, 1996 - 1999.
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